Jeor Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Well, I suppose my position was for sentimental reasons I would have preferred Channel 9 to stay in Aussie hands, but of course on the whole, foreign investment is good and something to generally be encouraged.The only places where I'd be against foreign investment would be where the so-called 'national interest' is concerned - eg public utilities such as water/electricity/telcos (maybe airlines?) which should stay in Australian hands, even if/when privatised by a government. Even then, I don't think I'm necessarily against foreign competition coming from outside, but I would be against complete foreign ownership of such things/sectors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubby Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 They caught Scratchy.Itchy and Genghis remain at large. I love how the two blokes that caught him are about as Bogan as you can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leighm89 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Hey fellow Aussies!Sup?What's even on Channel 9 these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maltaran Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Wearing only thongs, they chased the devil through the bush and into a pool of water, where Mr Haddow was able to grab it by the tail.This is a disturbing image, and even more disturbing if you use the Aussie definition of the word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillio Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 footwear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubby Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Hey fellow Aussies!Sup?What's even on Channel 9 these days?Gudday leigh. :)In answer to your question: Buggered if I know. Its a very rare day when I watch fta TV anymore.Malt, wearing thongs in the bush is bad enough, without you giving us a visual image of something much worse. But then again, wearing nothing but thongs sounds apt when chasing the devil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh_wulff Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 But then again, wearing nothing but thongs sounds apt when chasing the devil.Would it include pasties and tassels ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arya_underfoot Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 What's even on Channel 9 these days?Cricket and rugby league- the only two things 9 is good for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horza Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 Woo, updated 2PP trend line. Primary too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryphon strike Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Sooner or later though, I reckon we'll just all end up watching Internet TV via the NBN when it gets built.Telstra has one already built they were going to hand it over for nothing so why is it that the politicians insist on spending 10's of billions of dollars on something that has already been built and is largely ready for use right now?On a brighter note had yet another 50th birthday party in Adelaide this saturday just gone and it was another great time. now if somehow I can just manage to win the big Ozlotto prize this tuesday then it would all be perfect. Well nearly so anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubby Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Itchy is now back behind bars.Evidently he had another crack at freedom as soon as they got him back to the Zoo, but he was unsuccessful. Genghis is still at large. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh_wulff Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 . Genghis is still at large.With a name like that- it's simply asking for trouble! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryphon strike Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Next thing you know he will be running the state and conquering the rest of the country! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Winged Shadow Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Telstra has one already built they were going to hand it over for nothingAHAHAHAHA, What are you on about?Telstra is charging NBN over a billion dollars for the temporary use of its network while the NBN rollout is taking place. This also includes Telstra agreeing to move over its customer to the NBN network when its built (for broadband and phone, cable tv is still going to be through telstra's network). And you think Telstra was going to hand over its fibre network for "nothing"?! What country have you been living in? This is fucking Telstra we are talking about here!so why is it that the politicians insist on spending 10's of billions of dollars on something that has already been built and is largely ready for use right now?The current fibre network isn't nearly as comprehensive as NBN! Current fibre networks focus on the CBD (and bits and pieces in other places) and the rest of the people get the copper lines. There is no money for the companies to build fibre network because it is expensive when compared to our population density and demand. They built the parts that was profitable and was not going to build more out of the goodness of their hearts. Government had to step in because we are still stuck in the stone age with our copper lines (and slave to fucking Telstra), and the free market wasn't going to do shit if there wasn't any money to be made. The government is making a long term investment, very long long term, and it will bring lots of benefits, specially as online economy is expected to grow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leviathan I Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Parkway Drive's new album, 'Atlas' is out for Australians today. I've spent the last week listening to it non-stop (in fact I'm listening to it now) and I can't say whether or not it's their best to date but at the very least it's another flawless album from the band. Buy it at iTunes/other places that sell shit. Support Aussie talent (:Full album stream on YouTube if you want to check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leviathan I Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I haven't been on this site for a while... can you not like peoples comments anymore? I tried to 'like' The Winged Shadow's comment then I realised the button is gone, or is it just me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Winged Shadow Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I haven't been on this site for a while... can you not like peoples comments anymore? I tried to 'like' The Winged Shadow's comment then I realised the button is gone, or is it just me?Not just you. The Board was Liked to death, so the function has been turned off for the foreseeable future.Nonetheless, thanks for the sentiment. Any 'fuck telstra' post should always be showered with 'Likes' :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karaddin Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Amen to that TWS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillio Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I've developed a post-like policy.Assume I liked it unless i tell you different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Perth boarders, as of next week I will be one of you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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